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487 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Australia

Economics
The Economics programme at The University of Sydney equips you with the critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills required for a rewarding career in a diverse range of roles in the public and private sectors.

Master of Communication
Get the skills you need to become a master at strategic communications. Whether your goal is career progression, research or academia, a Master of Communication from Murdoch University is for you.

Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
Get the skills and expertise you need to become a leader in the ever-evolving and fast-growing health industry with the Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership at Murdoch University.

International Relations
The International Relations programme at The University of Sydney helps you understand and address the world’s most pressing challenges, including war and peace, social and economic justice, development, and addressing environmental crises. Investigate relations among states and non-state actors, including the evolution of the international system.

Public Policy
The Public Policy programme at The University of Sydney will explore the opportunities and constraints stemming from political, social, economic, civil and technological factors

Digital Communications
The Digital Communications programme from Flinders University has been designed for the real-world: it caters to creative practitioners, digital nomads, journalists, entrepreneurs and other professionals who want to advance their careers in a field that is growing fast and filled with opportunities.

Social Impact
Get immersed in the world of social impact practice, policy and research delivered by a team of active social impact practitioners with this Social Impact programme from Flinders University.

Social Justice (Development Studies)
In the Social Justice (Development Studies) programme from The University of Sydney you will address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.

Suicidology
The Suicidology programme from Griffith University is designed to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and skilled in the identification of a range of concerns regarding suicidal behaviours and prevention, clinical and non-clinical support and responses at various levels (including research, public policy, and prevention, intervention and postvention).

Community Development
A Graduate Diploma in Community Development from Murdoch University is for those wanting to make a difference through positive change and establish projects to make their neighbourhood a better place.

Archaeology and Heritage Management
The Archaeology and Heritage Management programme from Flinders University aims to meet the research and professional needs of graduates with an interest in Australian archaeology, archaeological field practice and cultural heritage consultancy.

Global Development
The Global Development programme from Griffith University gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more.

Counselling
Develop the professional skills to understand mental health practices and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with Counselling from Murdoch University.

Social Work (Qualifying)
The Social Work (Qualifying) programme from University of Tasmania prepares students for generalist social work practice, helping them to develop core knowledge, skills and values that can be applied across fields and methods of social work practice.

Counselling
Passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey? Take the first step in developing professional competence for a career in counselling, or advance your current career with the knowledge from a Graduate Certificate in Counselling from Murdoch University.

Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement
Whether you want to enter the field of human rights and social justice, infuse your profession with principles of diversity and inclusion, or advance your expertise as a seasoned human rights worker, this Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement programme from Curtin University can support your aspirations.

Master of Arts (Social Science)
The Master of Arts (Social Science) programme from Flinders University equips you with a wide range of skills valued in all types of organisations and careers.

Arts by Research in History and Archaeology
The Arts by Research in History and Archaeology from Flinders University is a stepping-stone to a career as a professional researcher in the public sector, think tanks, charities, universities, and private corporations.

Professional Psychology
The Professional Psychology programme offered by Victoria University provides an accredited pathway to register with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a practising psychologist.

Psychology (Clinical)
The Psychology (Clinical) course at Flinders University aims to prepare you for professional work in a wide variety of settings, ranging across community mental health, hospital and health care facilities, community welfare and correctional service settings.